burlap

noun

bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap 

1

: a coarse heavy plain-woven fabric usually of jute or hemp used for bagging and wrapping and in furniture and linoleum manufacture

2

: a lightweight material resembling burlap used in interior decoration or for clothing

Examples of burlap in a Sentence

The bag is made of burlap.

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider Farmgirl Flowers for them—an abundant bouquet will arrive in biodegradable burlap pouches. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025

On the other side of the cup, a sniper, hugging the burlap tablecloth with his prone body, prepares to take out the unwitting dog. —Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025

But if musicals and men in burlap skirts aren’t your thing, sigh, then there’s still a lot more to watch this weekend. —Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024

Their bodies were found near each other bound with duct tape or leather belts and wrapped in burlap in December 2010. —Liam Quinn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

burlap

noun

bur·​lap ˈbər-ˌlap 

: a rough fabric made usually from jute or hemp and used mostly for bags and wrappings